"Two thumbs up [for intervention]! [Intervenors] are
extra special people. For me it’s been a blessing in disguise. They help
me do everything! I don’t know where I would be without this service.
It’s unbelievable to me."

What would you like to tell other people about Deafblindness or intervention?

"I know it can’t be, but I hope I’m the last person who
is ever Deafblind. It’s not easy. I would love people to understand what
it’s like to be Deafblind. I have a hard time seeing details, I see
shapes but I can’t identify who people are even is they’re a few feet
away. It would be so much easier for me if people would not assume I can
see them from a few feet away. It would be much easier for me to have
people come up to me and touch me on the shoulder and let me know who
they are. Some people think I’m rude because I don’t say hello, but it’s
not me being rude, I can’t see them and don’t know who they are until
they introduce themselves to me. I don’t think people will ever
understand it unless they experience it or try and think about it from
my point of view.

I want everyone to know that intervenors are the
best! I’m so blessed to have them in my life. They are very special
people. I truly don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have their
support in my life."

Why is Deafblind awareness important to you?

"It’s important for everyone to learn about
Deafblindness so that they can understand what I’m going through. When I
go out to a grocery store and I can’t understand what they’re saying or
have trouble seeing something, it would be helpful if the cashier or
people around knew what it was like to be Deafblind so they can help me
better and also be understanding of what I’m going through."